Loretta Swit reveals her discomfort with the 'Hot Lips' nickname on "M*A*S*H"
Loretta Swit, known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the TV series "M*A*S*H," revealed that she disliked her character's nickname, considering it disrespectful to women in the military. Swit, who saw her character as an inspiration and representation of servicewomen, urged the show's writers to phase out the nickname. She continues to connect with fans and support veterans through her appearances and her nonprofit organization, SwitHeart Animal Alliance, which focuses on reuniting military dogs with their handlers or matching them with veterans in need of companionship. Swit emphasized the importance of honoring and supporting servicemen and women, stating that they deserve our respect and gratitude.